torrijas
Torrijas (Spain)
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon cinnamon
8 to 12 thick slices of French or Italian bread (about
1-inch thick; day-old bread is better)
Olive oil, butter, or margarine (for frying)
Confectioners’ sugar
Beat the eggs, milk and cinnamon together.
Quickly dip both
sides of the slices of bread in the egg mixture and fry in a heavy
skillet over moderate heat until browned on both sides.
Dust
liberally with confectioners’ sugar and serve
immediately.
Serves 4 to 6.